Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2020.FIC.093 |
Object Name |
Vase |
Title |
Cook China Company White Vase with Carved Leaves |
Description |
This white vase features an intricate leaf design on the front. The base of the vase is footed, with the foot starting as a wide circle and gradually narrowing toward the main body of the vase. The main portion begins as a thick cylinder, tapering slightly as it rises toward the top. The vase's handles are designed as large leaves with small stems, and each handle has a smaller leaf growing above it. Curved stems sprout from the top and bottom leaves, meeting at both the top and bottom of the main portion of the vase. A smaller leaf, with a long stem that eventually splits into two, sits near the middle of the top of the vase. These two stems connect with the other leaves' stems. The top of the vase is shaped like a triangle that curves forward, with the right and left sides jutting out slightly, as they are wider than the upper part of the vase's body. The back of the vase is plain, with none of the detailed design seen on the front. The top reveals two triangular openings that expose the interior of the vase. The edges of these triangles are irregular and bumpy. The bottom of the vase is slightly caved in, and the number "9877" is impressed on the top of the bottom. Accompanying the vase is a note that reads: "This item is a WONDERFUL VINTAGE Pottery WHITE VASE with a beautiful design.............SEE PICTURES. It was obtained at a recent estate sale here in NJ from a woman whose mother worked at the COOK POTTERY company. It measures approx. 5 and 1/4 inches by 4 inches, and 10 inches tall. It is impressed on the base '9877'..........SEE PICTURE. It is in MINT condition with NO chips, cracks or repairs.........had been stored away for many years with several other items she had from her employment there. The Cook Pottery Company existed in Trenton, NJ from the late 1800s until the 1930s. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS TODAY FOR OTHER PIECES FROM HER ESTATE. I will combine shipping for $$$savings. SUPERB ITEM!! Thanks for looking." The identity of the author of this note is unknown, and the original pictures have not been located as of this date. According to Philips-DeGraft Flip Top Bowls and the Trenton Museum Society, the Cook China Company, also known as the Cook Pottery Company, was founded in 1893 or 1894 when Charles H. Cook purchased the Ott & Brewer Pottery. They operated on the site of the Dale & Davis plant on Prospect Street. One of their most notable pieces was a Spanish-American pitcher honoring Admiral Dewey. The Cook China Company continued operations until 1932. Citations: Phillips/DeGrafft Flip-Top Collection: Cook China Company. Phillips/DeGrafft Flip-Top Collection | Cook China Company. (n.d.). https://www.susan-phillips.com/cook-china.html The Pottery Industry in Trenton - Trenton City Museum. Trenton City Museum -. (2022a, January 5). https://ellarslie.org/collection/pottery/ |
Year Range from |
1893 |
Year Range to |
1932 |
Material |
Ceramic |
Artist |
Cook China Company |
Height (in) |
10.000 |
Length (in) |
5.250 |
Width (in) |
4.000 |
Condition |
Good |
Condition Notes |
Overall: A few accretions and abrasions throughout. Front: There are two abrasions on the center near the middle. There are a few faint small black accretions on the main portion of the vase. Right Side: There is an abrasion on the top of the handle. Back: There are many small black accretions all over the vase. Also, there is a tiny abrasion on the large leaf on the handle on the right side. Left Side: There is nothing of note. Top: There are tiny black accretions on the edges. Bottom: There is wear, black accretions and abrasions all over the rim. There are a few abrasions on the base. |
Inscription Type |
Inscription |
Inscription Location |
Bottom, Top, Middle |
Inscription Technique |
Etched |
Inscription Text |
"9877" Line 1 |
People |
Charles H Cook |
Classification |
Domestic Life/Household Goods Business & Commerce |
Subjects |
Ceramic Industry Vases Plants Plant parts |
Search Terms |
Ceramic Vases White Leaf Stem 9877 Cook China Company 1893 1932 Charles H Cook Plant 19th Century 20th Century Trenton Cook China Company White Vase with Carved Leaves |
Provenance |
Found in collection |